Monday, 14 March 2016

Unboxing | February Birchbox 2016

In my previous Birchbox unboxing, I mentioned that I had
unsubscribed to Birchbox as I did not think the products were suited to me very
well but I later thought that I had given them a harsh judgement and resubscribed for the
month of February and was greatly impressed.

The first sample was one that I could not wait
to get when I saw it was in this month’s box and it was the Spectrum
Tapered Powder Brush. I recently brought the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Global
Glow and needed a brush specifically for highlighter, this one does the job
perfectly as small head means you can get super precise!

Next was the beauty bonus, L Erickson Grab & Go Ponytail Holder , whether you’re sweeping
hair off your face to apply your makeup, heading to the gym after work or just
want to switch up your ‘do halfway through the day, you will never be caught
short with this handy snag free hair band.

I
have been umming and arring about the By
Terry OmbreBlackStar eyeshadow sticks, so I was excited to give a cheaper
alternative a try. LOC One and Done
Shadow Stick claims to be 11 hours of creaseless, waterproof colour in one
handy stick. I do not know how far I
agree with all of their claims but it is indeed waterproof, took a few cotton
pads with micellar water to remove just the first layer. Although it is very
pigmented when you swatch it on your hand, the colour is a lot more sheer on
your eyelid and quite shimmery but on top of a dark base colour, it works really
well. If you are an eyeshadow beginner or someone who would like to try
a high end shadow stick but cannot justify taking the plunge just yet then I would
recommend trying this out!

Currently
I use the Chanel
Le Lift Creme after cleansing at the end of the day but I cannot
justify spending £89 for a full size and was on the hunt for a cheaper
alternative. Delarom Crème Acquaconfort
is meant to really soften your skin which I agree it does, very well if not
better than the Chanel Crème. The
smell is strong without being overpowering and sickly, a great addition to your
skincare routine if you are looking for a cheaper alternative to a high-end
moisturiser.

I have 3C/4C hair which requires a lot and I repeat a lot of
detangling on a daily basis. After receiving the Beauty Protector Detangling Spray last month, I was
left a little disappointed with Birchbox’s hair product range. This month
though, the hair product I receive was pretty impressive. The Number 4 Lumiere d’Hiver Super Comb Prep & Protect was
great at detangling and the smell was great. Would I replace it with my
homemade detangler? No. But it was still a great product.

Last but not least,theBalm cosmetics Frat Boy Blush/Shadow.
I have dark brown skin with golden undertones and of all the sample possibilities
for last month’s box this was the one item I did not want to get and was
disappointed to have recieved. However, my best friend has a fair complexion so I gave it away to her and she said: “The pigment is great and it
is very natural looking, I will probably buy a full size when the sample has finished.”

The Final Verdict. After receiving my first Birchbox back
in January, I had decided to unsubscribe as I did not think the products they
were offering were suited to me very well but I decided to give it a second
chance and was greatly impressed. With Birchbox you can resubscribe at any
time, so if I like what they are offering in a specific month’s box, you
can quickly resubscribe and order a box without a fuss.

If you like receiving samples and are trying to expand your
collection, I would recommend subscribing to a beauty box. If you are thinking
of subscribing to Birchbox, use my referral code: https://www.birchbox.co.uk/invite/8d794to receive 50
points (worth £5) to spend in the Birchbox e-shop. In the upcoming months, I will be trialling the GlossyBoxandCoHortedbeauty boxes, keep your eyes peeled for a review of the two.